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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • March 1st, 2006
Deadly Painkiller

Deadly Painkiller

The drug caused 2,000 deaths in the last two decades

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • March 1st, 2006
Cat in Germany Has Bird Flu

Cat in Germany Has Bird Flu

There is no known transmission of the virus from cats to humans

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • March 1st, 2006
Children Grow Fatter and Fatter

Children Grow Fatter and Fatter

27.7% are overweight or obese

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 28th, 2006
A Classic Tactile Illusion Reveals How the Brain Works

A Classic Tactile Illusion Reveals How the Brain Works

What happens in the brain during the illusion? Answer: Nothing special.

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 28th, 2006
The Lost Indonesian Civilization Was Unearthed

The Lost Indonesian Civilization Was Unearthed

The civilization destroyed by the largest volcanic eruption in human history

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 28th, 2006
Cocoa Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease

Cocoa Lowers the Risk of Heart Disease

Cocoa consumers face reduced death risk

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 28th, 2006
Smoking Linked to Root Canals

Smoking Linked to Root Canals

The study covered about 811 men, during a period of 30 years

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 28th, 2006
France Starts Poultry Vaccination

France Starts Poultry Vaccination

Niger also confirmed the infection

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 27th, 2006
Bacteria Eating Up Oil Spills and Producing Biodegradable Plastic

Bacteria Eating Up Oil Spills and Producing Biodegradable Plastic

And could also offer a new solution for plastic recycling

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 27th, 2006
Where Did Blondes Come From?

Where Did Blondes Come From?

Blondes had more fun even during the Ice Age, researchers say

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 27th, 2006
A Comet You Can See with a Simple Pair of Binoculars

A Comet You Can See with a Simple Pair of Binoculars

Until around March 10

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 27th, 2006
Suspense as Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Approaches the Red Planet

Suspense as Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Approaches the Red Planet

The spacecraft enters a critical stage

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 27th, 2006
A Supernova that Doesn't Fade Away

A Supernova that Doesn't Fade Away

And provides unique information about the history of a star

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 27th, 2006
Bird Flu Spreads to Farms

Bird Flu Spreads to Farms

China reported two new human cases of infection

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 27th, 2006
Deadly Fever in France

Deadly Fever in France

77 people killed so far

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  • By Bogdan Obretin
  • February 27th, 2006
Virus Linked to Prostate Cancer

Virus Linked to Prostate Cancer

Viruses to cause infectious disease are already linked to liver and cervical cancers

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  • By Vlad Tarko
  • February 24th, 2006
Loons Change Their Tunes after Conquering a New Lake

Loons Change Their Tunes after Conquering a New Lake

In order to inform the neighbors